How to Cancel SunRun Solar Lease or PPA in 2026
SunRun is the largest US residential solar company — and their contracts are 20-25 years long. You can't just "cancel" like a streaming subscription. Here are your actual options.
🔴 Reality Check: SunRun solar leases and PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements) are legally binding contracts. Early termination typically costs $10,000-30,000+ depending on your remaining term and system size.
Option 1: Buy Out Your Contract
- Your contract has a prepayment/buyout schedule — check Section 7 or the pricing appendix
- Buyout price decreases each year (based on remaining contract value)
- Call SunRun at 1-855-478-6786 for your exact buyout amount
- After buyout, you own the system and get free electricity
- Typical buyout: $10,000-25,000 depending on system age and size
Option 2: Transfer to New Homeowner
If you're selling your home, the solar agreement can transfer to the buyer:
- Buyer must pass SunRun's credit check (650+ FICO typically required)
- Transfer takes 2-4 weeks — start early in the home sale process
- Some buyers negotiate a lower home price because they don't want the lease
- If buyer refuses transfer, you may need to buy out the system before closing
- Contact SunRun's transfer team: transfers@sunrun.com
Option 3: Refinance to a Solar Loan
- Pay off the lease with a solar loan (often lower total cost)
- You then own the panels and get the remaining tax benefits
- Check rates at credit unions, Mosaic, GoodLeap, or Sunlight Financial
- This only makes sense if your buyout + loan interest is less than remaining lease payments
Option 4: Wait It Out
Depending on how many years remain:
- At end of lease (20-25 years), you can renew at a much lower rate, buy the system for fair market value, or have SunRun remove it for free
- If you have 5 or fewer years left, waiting is usually cheapest
- Annual escalators (2.9% typical) mean your payments increase each year
Lease vs PPA: What's the Difference?
- Solar Lease: Fixed monthly payment regardless of production
- PPA (Power Purchase Agreement): Pay per kWh generated — varies by season/weather
- Both are 20-25 year contracts with annual price escalators
- Both have similar exit/buyout options
Hidden Costs Nobody Mentions
- Annual escalators: Your payment increases 2-3% every year — by year 20, you could be paying 50-80% more than your starting rate
- Roof repairs: If your roof needs work, SunRun charges $1,000-3,000+ to temporarily remove and reinstall panels
- Home sale complications: ~20% of buyers are deterred by assumed solar leases
- System removal: If you buy out and want panels removed, that costs $3,000-8,000
💡 Before Signing: If you're considering solar, buy instead of lease. With the 30% federal tax credit and dropping panel prices, ownership pays for itself in 6-8 years. A lease locks you into 20-25 years of payments with no equity.
Contact SunRun
- Phone: 1-855-478-6786
- Transfers: transfers@sunrun.com
- Online: sunrun.com/contact
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